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View of the Highlands – Craigallian Loch loop from Milngavie

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United Kingdom
Scotland
West Scotland
East Dunbartonshire
Milngavie

View of the Highlands – Craigallian Loch loop from Milngavie

Moderate

4.9

(11)

143

hikers

View of the Highlands – Craigallian Loch loop from Milngavie

03:55

14.9km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

277 m

West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

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The start of the West Highland Way is very urban, and the first section will feel more like a country park. Good paths and signs will lead you out of the town towards Loch Lomond.

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2

2.82 km

This section of the trail leads through beautiful, old forest.

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3

7.16 km

Striking hill with 435 m height.

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7.16 km

View of the Highlands

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5

7.46 km

View of Dumgoyach and Dumgoyne

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6

10.0 km

Craigallian Loch

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On the path beside Craigallian Lock is a commemorative plaque regarding the Craigallian Fire, which was a legendary place which spawned a number of climbing communities in the area, and …

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7

11.9 km

The West Highland Way is known as Scotland's most loved trail. It walks for 96 miles (154km) from Milngavie (south) to Fort William (north).

This section is near the start …

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8

13.5 km

Start Point

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14.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.62 km

4.53 km

1.15 km

624 m

Surfaces

6.91 km

4.31 km

1.88 km

1.36 km

422 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

6°C

73 %

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